Definitions for courage

courage cour·age

Spelling: [kur-ij, kuhr-]
IPA: /ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

Courage is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 171 anagrams from letters in courage (acegoru).

Definitions for courage

noun

  1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
  2. Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.

Idioms

  1. have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.

Origin of courage

1250-1300; Middle English corage Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age

Examples for courage

A courage, moreover —the gambler's courage—that is typically American.

"I marvelled at your courage in talking to her as you did," said Eudora.

A pioneer is a brave fellow, with the courage of his own curiosity.

There are not many boys, or men, I think, that would have had the courage to act as you did.

The courage of this husband and father is a constant reminder of how much some sacrifice for exercising universal rights.

courage, one recalls, is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in the face of it.

My wife was talking to her on the phone, and I just kinda found the courage to ask her.

Absolutely: “courage I would rank now in the hierarchy of art and love.”

Then you will understand, and understanding, you will admire his courage.

There is the will of the people; the resolve of the political class; the courage of the media; and the authority of the courts.

Word Value for courage
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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